STAFF

Debbie accepted the role of Preschool Director in January 2022. She has an impeccable reputation as an educator  in this community and she is dedicated to loving and serving children and their families in truly life-shaping ways. 

Over her career, she has served as  Assistant Principal and Principal in Harris County, and in her work as Assistant Superintendent of Schools, she oversaw the Pre-K program for all of Harris County.  Debbie has a proven track record of fostering healthy, supportive relationships with staff, with parents, and with children. 

She and husband, Doright, have two sons who are both in college: Philip & Andrew.

Noah came to Pierce Chapel from Christ Community Church (his home church). For the last 3 of those years, Noah volunteered as the “right-hand man” of CCC’s full-time youth minister.

Noah has a passion for students and seeks to help them know their hope and value in Christ. He is committed to pouring his life into our students to encourage and challenge them to follow Christ with their whole hearts!

A graduate of Veritas Classical School in 2016, he is currently working toward a Bachelors in Ministry Leadership degree (online) through Toccoa Falls College. Noah married Ansley in June 2021.

Beth has many years of experience serving children and families as a nanny as well as years of experience managing employees in a retail setting.  She not only loves to connect with people herself, but she also has the natural ability to help connect people with one another. 

Beth identifies “shepherding” as one of her spiritual gifts, and her desire is to shepherd children into the knowledge that they are deeply loved by God and to support parents as they guide their children in a growing relationship with Jesus.

Beth and her husband, Will, have three children:  Elijah, Everett, and Elaina.   

Clare is a native of Columbus, GA where she grew up in the Methodist Church. She attended the University of Alabama and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts.

Clare enjoys spending her spare time with her family, taking photographs of nature, sewing, and painting. She loves to put her creative skills to work while serving the church.
She and her husband, Jerry, and their two children, Liam and Hannah Clare, enjoy vacationing in the mountains and at their favorite beach spot, Jekyll Island.

Elena has been an active member of Pierce Chapel for years and grew up in the Children’s Ministry. She is a Senior at Harris County High School and plans to pursue work in ministry after graduating. She is a part of The Refuge, Pierce Chapel’s Youth Ministry and participates in the Youth Band.

Elena has a heart for kids and has always wanted to serve in this role to give back to the church.  She is a gifted leader and devoted young follower of Christ and her gifts get to shine through her work with our Children’s Ministry!

Laura moved to Columbus from San Antonio 28 years ago.  She was determined to return to Texas, but God had other plans; He provided a great job at TSYS, where she met her husband, Steve, of 21 years.  After working for TSYS 25 years, she retired but soon joined Pierce Chapel staff as our friendly and helpful receptionist!

Laura states,  “Even though I don’t attend Pierce Chapel, the people are outstanding; everyone has made me feel like family, like I belong here!” You can expect a smile, warm welcome and friendly help anytime you visit or call our church office!

Robbie is originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi but grew up the son of diplomats in South Africa, Germany and Japan. Serving as our Young Adult/College Student Minister, Robbie has a heart for a demographic he says are “consistently skipped over but expected to lead”.

When not developing mature disciples who know, love and serve Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, Robbie serves as a Detective with the Columbus Police Department. Robbie received both his Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice and Master Degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University. He is currently completing the course work for Certified Lay Minister in the Global Methodist Church. Robbie and his wife, Tiffany have two teenage daughters, Addison and Reagan.

Info coming soon!

Will has worked for The Georgia Lottery Corporation for the last decade so splits his days working full time and serving the church! On evenings and weekends, you will find him working hard to transition the church and prepare for the many meetings and events happening.

Will says “I like Pierce Chapel for the community of believers. The missions, the relationships, the feeling of genuine people growing together to be more like Jesus. That’s what brought our family to here.” Will is married to our Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Beth Hudson and they have 3 children. 

 Will finds enjoyment in fly fishing and other outdoor and hunting activities when he has a few hours off!